# Onboarding Catalog

Welcome to the official onboarding guide for BSV Blockchain! This section is designed to help you get started with BSV Blockchain, whether you’re a new user or a developer. Here, you’ll find everything you need to begin your journey, from basic concepts to advanced integrations.

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## 🟢 Getting Started with BSV Blockchain

BSV Blockchain is a powerful, scalable platform for building real-world applications. In this onboarding, you’ll learn:

* What is BSV Blockchain and why it matters
* How to create your first wallet with BSV Desktop
* How to acquire BSV and send it to your wallet
* How to use BSV Desktop for daily operations and applications

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## 🪪 Your First Wallet: BSV Desktop

The recommended way to start is by downloading and setting up your wallet with **BSV Desktop**. BSV Desktop is available for both testnet and mainnet, making it easy to experiment and use BSV Blockchain securely.

👉 [Download and set up BSV Desktop](/demos-and-onboardings/onboardings/onboarding-catalog/metanet-desktop-mainnet.md)

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## 💸 Get BSV

Once your wallet is ready, you’ll need BSV to start exploring and transacting. You can acquire BSV through various exchanges and payment ramps.

👉 [See how to get BSV](/demos-and-onboardings/onboardings/onboarding-catalog/get-bsv.md)

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## 🧩 Explore Metanet Applications

Discover current applications that integrate with BSV Desktop. Learn how to use your wallet for sending, receiving, and interacting with BSV-powered apps.

* Basic onboarding for BSV Desktop features
* How to connect and use supported applications

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## 👨‍💻 Developer Onboarding

Ready to build? This guide will walk you through the tools and libraries available for developers:

* Using the official BSV Blockchain SDKs
* Integrating your app with BSV Desktop via wallet-toolbox
* Creating fungible and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on BSV Blockchain
* Transferring tokens and using them in your applications

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## 📝 Data Integrity & Traceability

Learn how to inscribe data on BSV Blockchain for traceability and integrity:

* Securely upload and share files and information
* Solve real-world problems with blockchain-backed data

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## 📚 Next Steps

Start your onboarding journey now:

1. **Set up your wallet:** 👉 [BSV Desktop Guide](/demos-and-onboardings/onboardings/onboarding-catalog/metanet-desktop-mainnet.md)
2. **Get your first BSV:** 👉 [Get BSV Guide](/demos-and-onboardings/onboardings/onboarding-catalog/get-bsv.md)
3. **Explore applications and developer tools:** Dive into the sections above for hands-on guides and resources.

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If you have questions or need support, reach out to the BSV Blockchain Association community. Enjoy your journey with BSV Blockchain!

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